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"5x15's packed soirees feel like an evening of offline, communal surfing, it's due as much to the eclectic menu of speakers as to the short time allotted to each..."

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Upcoming Events

Mon, Sept 23, 7:00pm

5 Speakers, 15 Minutes - September 2024

5x15 returns to The Tabernacle for an evening of inspiring storytelling from a superb line-up of speakers.

The Tabernacle, W11

Featuring Talks By:

The Story of a Heart

Vanishing Species

The End of Summer

Nights Out At Home

The Art of Uncertainty

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Mon, Sept 23, 7:00pm

5 Speakers, 15 Minutes - September 2024

5x15 returns to The Tabernacle for an evening of inspiring storytelling from a superb line-up of speakers.

The Tabernacle, W11

Wed, Sept 25, 7:00pm

Bella Mackie on What A Way To Go

Best-selling author Bella Mackie joins 5x15 to discuss her brilliantly funny and twisty mystery about dysfunctional families, in conversation with Alexandra Heminsley.

Online, Via Zoom

Featuring Talks By:

Bella Mackie

What A Way To Go

Alexandra Heminsley

In conversation

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Wed, Sept 25, 7:00pm

Bella Mackie on What A Way To Go

Best-selling author Bella Mackie joins 5x15 to discuss her brilliantly funny and twisty mystery about dysfunctional families, in conversation with Alexandra Heminsley.

Online, Via Zoom

Thu, Sept 26, 7:00pm

Merlin Sheldrake, Live at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

The acclaimed biologist and writer Merlin Sheldrake, author of the bestselling Entangled Life, joins 5x15 at Kew Gardens in September, in conversation with Arit Anderson.

Lady Lisa Sainsbury Lecture Theatre, Kew Gardens, TW9

Featuring Talks By:

Merlin Sheldrake

Fungi

Arit Anderson

In conversation

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Thu, Sept 26, 7:00pm

Merlin Sheldrake, Live at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

The acclaimed biologist and writer Merlin Sheldrake, author of the bestselling Entangled Life, joins 5x15 at Kew Gardens in September, in conversation with Arit Anderson.

Lady Lisa Sainsbury Lecture Theatre, Kew Gardens, TW9

Mon, Oct 28, 7:00pm

5 Speakers, 15 Minutes - October 2024

5x15 returns to The Tabernacle - join us in October for an evening of inspiring storytelling from a superb line-up of speakers.

The Tabernacle, W11

Featuring Talks By:

Rory Cellan-Jones

Sophie from Romania

Shami Chakrabarti

Human Rights

Dava Sobel

Elements of Marie Curie

Gary Stevenson

The Trading Game

Kate Summerscale

The Peepshow: The Murders at 10 Rillington Place

TICKETS & INFO

Mon, Oct 28, 7:00pm

5 Speakers, 15 Minutes - October 2024

5x15 returns to The Tabernacle - join us in October for an evening of inspiring storytelling from a superb line-up of speakers.

The Tabernacle, W11

Mon, Nov 4, 7:00pm

James Rebanks on The Place of Tides

Join us at Conway Hall in November to hear farmer and best-selling author James Rebanks speak about his captivating new book. Virtual (livestream) tickets are also available.

Conway Hall, WC1R

Featuring Talks By:

James Rebanks

The Place of Tides

TICKETS & INFO

Mon, Nov 4, 7:00pm

James Rebanks on The Place of Tides

Join us at Conway Hall in November to hear farmer and best-selling author James Rebanks speak about his captivating new book. Virtual (livestream) tickets are also available.

Conway Hall, WC1R

Tue, Nov 19, 7:00pm

Oliver Burkeman on Meditations for Mortals

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Oliver Burkeman, author of the international breakout bestseller Four Thousand Weeks.

Online, Via Zoom

Featuring Talks By:

Oliver Burkeman

Meditations for Mortals

Rosie Boycott

In conversation

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Tue, Nov 19, 7:00pm

Oliver Burkeman on Meditations for Mortals

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Oliver Burkeman, author of the international breakout bestseller Four Thousand Weeks.

Online, Via Zoom

Wed, Dec 11, 7:00pm

Sunil Amrith and John Vaillant on The Burning Earth

Join us for a special conversation with award-winning authors Sunil Amrith and John Vaillant, on humankind's use and abuse of Planet Earth.

Online, Via Zoom

Featuring Talks By:

Sunil Amrith

John Vaillant

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Wed, Dec 11, 7:00pm

Sunil Amrith and John Vaillant on The Burning Earth

Join us for a special conversation with award-winning authors Sunil Amrith and John Vaillant, on humankind's use and abuse of Planet Earth.

Online, Via Zoom

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Upcoming Events

5 Speakers, 15 Minutes - September 2024

5 Speakers, 15 Minutes - September 2024

Bella Mackie on What A Way To Go

Bella Mackie on What A Way To Go

Merlin Sheldrake, Live at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

Merlin Sheldrake, Live at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

5 Speakers, 15 Minutes - October 2024

5 Speakers, 15 Minutes - October 2024

James Rebanks on The Place of Tides

James Rebanks on The Place of Tides

Oliver Burkeman on Meditations for Mortals

Oliver Burkeman on Meditations for Mortals

Sunil Amrith and John Vaillant on The Burning Earth

Sunil Amrith and John Vaillant on The Burning Earth

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